Senior Compensation Analyst

CJ Logistics • Des Plaines, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

CJ Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Compensation Analyst to play a critical role in the evaluation, implementation, and administration of company-wide compensation programs. This hybrid role is perfect for a strategic problem-solver who can bridge the gap between organizational objectives and high-performance technical solutions using analytics and reporting.
Why You’ll Love This Role: You’ll work with a Human Resources team that values innovation, best practices, and data-driven strategy. Every day presents new opportunities to evaluate industry benchmarks, build predictive models, and make a measurable impact on our global pay structures.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation analysis or HR-related roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, pivot tables, and the ability to audit large data sets.
• Experience with HRIS modules and data exchange processes between external business tools.
• Advanced analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs
• High level of discretion to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage complex projects and articulate technical solutions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate roles against industry benchmarks and salary surveys to maintain a standardized job catalog and robust architectural hierarchy.
• Align compensation programs with business objectives to drive talent attraction, retention, and internal pay equity.
• Create predictive models to forecast the financial impact of new programs or salary adjustments.
• Participate in compensation surveys and research market competitiveness and global pay transparency trends.
• Implement and continuously refine salary grades and pay structures within (Dayforce) and CompAnalyst.
• Serve as the lead for calculating, tracking, and auditing commissions and year-end bonuses for Sales and Operations teams.
• Provide dedicated support for the annual compensation planning process, including system readiness for merit and bonus cycles.
• Manage technical integrations and data flow between Dayforce and external systems like Salary.com and CompAnalyst.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Dayforce HRIS regarding compensation module functionality and enhancements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to automate manual processes and optimize system configurations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for reporting logic and ensure data integrity across all compensation platforms.
• Conduct annual Pay Equity audits and proactively audit internal practices to ensure 100% compliance with FLSA and local laws.
• Act as a subject matter expert for HR and Talent Acquisition to support effective, budget-conscious pay decisions.
• Assist in designing, interpreting, and communicating compensation-related policies and procedures across the organization.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule based out of our office (4 days on-site at our Des Plaines, IL office)
• Impactful Role: Directly influence the digital transformation and pay equity of a global logistics leader through technology and analytics.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a professional, team-oriented atmosphere with a focus on professional growth and "smart logistics".

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level